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How to become apart of a sorority ?

I want to know how to become apart of a sorority is because I'm thinking about joining one when I go to college #sorority #college

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Estelle’s Answer

My niece just joined a sorority, and she has been very pleased with her decision. She went through a process called recruitment in which she spent the week prior to classes starting at various sorority functions. She met different girls and ultimately ended up joining the group of girls where she clicked the most.
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Rita’s Answer

Hi Preia,


I am a member of a sorority that continues after college. I think it is important first to consider the type of sorority you are interested in and conduct your research. Sororities can be different individually; this includes requirements and processes. The common Fraternity & Sorority Councils are:


Interfraternity Council

Multicultural Greek Council

National Pan-Hellenic Council

Panhellenic Association


They are all unique in their own ways. 


I would recommend that you ask your student life office about the various sororities on campus and obtain brochures and websites for the ones onsite. I also suggest researching and attending any events of sororities on your campus so you can learn more about what they do. 


Make sure you keep up your grades, be active on campus and help with the communnity. 


Good luck! 


Rita 
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Courtney’s Answer

Hi Preia,

I was in a sorority in college, and I found it to be one of the most rewarding experiences. I met many friends who I am still close with 15 years later! I would recommend that you ask your college what sororities there are and how to become a member of one. Sororities are usually focused on ensuring members get good grades and are open and social people. I'd encourage you to keep up your focus on studying in school and when it comes time to join a sorority, be open and honest and your true self.

Best of luck to you!

Courtney
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Grace’s Answer

Becoming part of a sorority is a great decision in terms of networking from my understanding. Make sure you do research on the sorority of your school (how many members, success rates, what is the process, etc)

Sororities for the most part can also have a bad rap due to the movies or media so research is key. Good luck and I hope you will find a great, supportive, fun sorority.
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Johanna’s Answer

Joining a Greek organization such as a sorority or fraternity can be an integral part of the college experience. You can research the organizations on a college campus by doing a search on a school’s website, then looking for the national organization’s website for more information. All social fraternities and sororities have philanthropy causes for which they volunteer and raise money, as well as beliefs unique to that organization. All campuses have organization fairs or Greek orientation events so that you can check out what’s available.
You will want to look for an organization that has a high chapter GPA (they focus on academics) as well as a positive social image on campus. You won’t be able to tell that until you are actually a student on campus, however, you can check out general stats for the organizations beforehand. You can ask questions during campus visits about fundraisers held, participation level of the campus with the Greek organizations’ activities, the overall feeling of Greek life, and whether any of the organizations are on probation or have been sanctioned recently.
Also, while joining a sorority can be a positive experience that lasts a lifetime, if you are ever asked to do any activity that makes you uncomfortable (these acts are called hazing and are banned by the national and campus organizations), refuse and report. There are still exceptions where some groups break that rule.
Also, know going in that pledging a sorority is a time and financial commitment. Some women join only to find that they can’t balance work, sorority activities, and/or academics. Understanding your limits going in can save you lots of disappointment and stress later.
Mostly, though, pledging a sorority gives you a lifelong connection to others, as well as offering endless options for leadership and growth, well past your college years. I was initiated in 1991 and still serve as a volunteer for my sorority’s chapter on my alma mater’s campus, as well as with the alumnae and national organizations.
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